People/Companies

CMF to inject $1 million annually into IPF production program

The funders have previously partnered on development funding for short-form series.

Noble Caplan Abrams adds two film, TV agents

Sav Murthy and Rick Gerrits will co-manage a new talent roster in the film and TV department.

Mark Shopiro upped to head of Prime Video in Canada

The promotion is part of a reorganization of Prime Video’s Canadian, Australian and New Zealand teams, led by Magda Grace.

In Brief: ACTRA names Sandi Ross Award recipients at TIFF

Plus: Mlle Bottine sets its world premiere in Germany and CaribbeanTales names its Big Pitch winners.

Creative BC taps Katharine Pavoni as deputy director

In the newly-created role, Pavoni will help increase capacity and resources for the B.C. industry.

Telefilm unveils three-year Atlantic Strategy

The strategy is tailored to support the specific needs of the East Coast film industry, and is the first of a series of region-specific plans.

Blue Ant Media ups Carlyn Staudt to EVP role

The longtime executive has been promoted to EVP, global channels and streaming.

CMF launches three-year equity strategy with accessibility focus

The 2024-2027 EDIA strategy includes improving Persona-ID and further utilizing research and data.

Bell Media’s Sean Cohan appointed as BANFF chair

Cohan succeeds Lionsgate Television Group’s Kevin Beggs as head of the Banff World Media Festival’s board of directors.

Photo gallery: CFC Homecoming BBQ

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow was among the speakers at the annual Canadian Film Centre BBQ during TIFF.

Postmedia sets up studios division with Contend

The studio is currently developing film, TV and short-form projects from Canadian creators and producers.

BANFF, Paramount+ unveil 2025 Spark cohort

The 2025 edition of BANFF Spark supports 25 women-owned production companies.